Auto Shop Program Assistant presso Van Buren Intermediate School District

Reports To:

VB Tech Administrator

Location of Work:

Van Buren Tech

250 South Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

Rate Of Pay:

Per VBIESPA Contract  

Hours To Work:

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (7 hours per day)

Classification:

Specialized Program Assistant

Job Goal(s):

The primary goal of the Auto Shop Program Assistant is to supervise & work with students, to help maintain and keep an organized program space, and provide support to the automotive instructional programs. 

Qualifications:

Education:

Associates degree required OR Certification

Certification:

Michigan Mechanic/ASE Licensure or ASE Parts Certification

Work Experience: 

Demonstrated Successful Work History in the Auto Industry

Skills:

• Ability to work with a diverse population of students

• Good listening and communication skills

• Ability to follow directions and work autonomously

• Strong organizational skills

• Basic familiarity with industry tools and equipment

• Basic mechanical aptitude

• Ability to stay calm in a stressful situation

• Familiarity with auto shop tools/machines, settings, and set-up

• Ability to troubleshoot auto issues based on visual inspection

• Ability to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on tools/machines

• Desire to work with both large and small groups of students as a mentor and guide

• Safety Oriented

 Essential Job Functions:

• Manage daily activities in program areas.

• Assist in monitoring student behavior.

• Monitor students for safety.

• Train and monitor individual students or small groups in program-related concepts.

• Perform program area housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and inventory control.

• All other duties as assigned.

• Valid driver's license required

Terms of Employment: As per the master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

 This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD’s website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218.

Position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.